Oh my. I have so many lovely photos to share I hardly know where to begin.
I guess this photo might be a good place to start. Meagan’s mom texted it to us right after Meagan was admitted to the hospital on Thursday night. The adventure was about to begin!
And now, skipping forward a little . . .
Getting to the hospital after Noah’s birth was a pretty arduous ordeal. A trip that usually takes thirteen hours took us almost fifteen because there was an enormous traffic jam in Orlando just as were getting into the city. When we finally stumbled into the hospital at 11 p.m. (after having been up since 4:30 a.m.), I was beyond exhausted.
However, one glimpse of this face and I pretty much felt like a spring chicken again. (A grandmotherly spring chicken, that is.)
Is this shot that Steve took fabulous, or what? That first moment of connection with that miraculous bundle of little Smith-ness just undid me.
I was in love. Forever and ever.
Aunt Sarah got introduced and was also instantly smitten.
And then it was Grandpa Smith’s turn. He sat down and said, “Hey! Are you sure this is the right baby?”
Just kidding.
It was such a joy to see for the first time Nathan taking his son in his arms. He is SUCH a good daddy! (And he also does a fabulous job of taking care of his amazing wife.)
After visiting with the new family for a while, we headed out to Meagan’s parent’s house where we’re staying and collapsed gratefully into bed.
The next day (Saturday) we were at the hospital for a very long time because we first thought the discharge time would be about noon. Then we thought it would be about 3 p.m. However, as it turned out, Meagan and Noah weren’t discharged until about 6 p.m.
So we did a lot of hanging out together in the room . . .
with Sir Noah.
Nathan had been sleeping in the second bed in the room so he stretched back out to rest while Steve and Sarah and Noah hung out together.
A little later on, Nathan got up and Steve stretched out. (Grandpas need their naps, ya know!)
Sarah and I went down to the van for a while to rest. Being an aunt is tiring work!
Frank and Sheri (Meagan’s parents) dropped by the hospital for just a few minutes while Sarah and I were out in the van. (They are being so thoughtful about making sure we have plenty of time with the baby since we won’t be here long.)
They happened to be leaving just as Sarah and I were coming back in. Sheri saw us across the parking lot and yelled, “Tag. You’re it!”
One grandma leaving. Another arriving. Noah is blessed!
When we got back into the room, I asked Nathan to show me a few more tricks on my phone. He is great with electronics and I try to enlist his wisdom whenever I have a chance.
Grandpa Smith and Noah were busily communing with one another.
Do you remember all the pictures I’ve posted over the years of Nathan’s flip flops showing up all over the house? Well, when I saw his shoes on the floor of the hospital room where his little baby boy lay sleeping, so many memories of when he was young came back to me.
My baby boy is grown up.
I absolutely loved the flowers that Nathan and Meagan’s church sent. Isn’t that red wagon the most perfect container?
Several times throughout the day, Noah needed some attention to the bottommost parts of himself in the form of a diaper change—which Nathan performed with great aplomb.
Noah, however, was not impressed. By the way, he’s wearing the outfit Nathan bought for him several months ago. Of course, it had to have basketballs on it.
Right before they were finally discharged, Meagan asked me to take their first family portrait. What a joy.
And lastly?
Steve saw this picture I took of Noah and exclaimed, “He looks just like Winston Churchill!”
I think he’s right!
Thank you for sharing photos! 🙂 Noah is adorable! 🙂 Again, congratulations! 🙂
……And we will NEVAH….NEVAH GIVE UP!!! But Becky…he is really a beautiful baby! Love the golden blond hair!!
Oh congratulations to the entire family!!! Noah is absolutely precious and that HAIR! My Goodness….what a little chunk he is!! So, so happy for you. 🙂
Congratulations to all of you. He’s lovely. Hope to see lots more photos. Hopefully you’ll get to visit often.
Congratulations to you and your family on your newest blessing! He is just adorable!
Oh my goodness .. Meagan was correct. Noah is perfect in every way. What a beautiful baby boy!! Congratulations to the Smiths and the Hawleys! I believe Noah is blessed to be welcomed into two such wonderful families!
HE is just precious, gorgeous, perfect and wonderful! I have not been around a computer all weekend and could not wait to see these photos today – now I will take the time to read all about the Great Noah. I am so happy for all of you. Seriously, what a beautiful, beautiful boy. LOVE THE HAIR!!! Oh, my, babies are wonderous things.
Caongratulations to everyone!! Noah has beautiful blond hair! 🙂 All my kids had dark hair, so I love seeing babies with blond!! Ironic… you guys were driving to Florida on Thursday… we flew to Orlando Thursday and came home yesterday… took the twins to Disney for the first time! it won’t be long, and you guys will be taking little Noah to see Mickey too!! I can’t wait to hear more about him!! Grandma definitely agrees with you!!
Its amazing how many newborn babies look like Churchill (including girls).
These photos are just precious. As my mom commented when I showed them to her that its amazing that Noah not only has so much blonde hair but that its styled as well 🙂
Hi Smiths ahd Hawley’s, HE has arrived…at last ! I certainly agree; I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BLONDE HAIRED BABY WITH SOOOOO MUCH HAIR! All three of our girls had a bunch of hair; however none of it was blonde..They all were born with dark brown hair that by .the time they were two years old their hair was blonde white!…Such fun times recalling those little tidbits of information…
NATHAN AND Megan you both have a wonderful lIfe ahead. EnJOY it to the fullest in JESUS,
YOU ARE LOVED BY SO MANY PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THIS NATION, OF WHOM WE ALSO COUNT,
FRAN FROM TEXAS
What a precious beautiful boy! So happy for all of you!
Thank you so much for sharing the photos of Noah and his loving family! The pictures are terrific! Love them all, especially the 3 generations of Smith men and of ourselves the first family portrait…but each of them certainly captures the love that all of you share!
Linda in Pittsburgh
Welcome, Noah! Such a happy family!
It’s so good to see that Sir Noah has finally arrived and has made me a proud great-grandma! Congratulations and love to all!
Mom (Great-Grandma Campbell)
Congratulations to you, too, Mrs. Campbell!
Congratulations on becoming a great grandmother! !
loved seeing all those beaming smiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s beautiful. So glad that all is well with mom and baby, And that you made it there safely. Congratulations Smiths!
Thanks for sharing the pictures of your new little fella. He is precious. Nathan looks like he is beaming with pride, as he should be! And Meagan looks great!. What a happy time for all of you! Enjoy your time with little Noah! Looking forward to many more pictures!
He does! He looks exactly like Winston Churchill!! If he keeps that look, imagine all the money they can save on Halloween costumes over the years! 🙂
Meagan has no right looking so good right after having a baby. Well, I guess she does, but it’s amazing!
Noah looks so alert…it’s wonderful what no drugs during delivery can do.
I’d be wishing all of you happiness, but I think you already have that covered.
Congratulations ….Noah certainly has a warm, loving family to enjoy, cherish, spoil and adore him. The 15 hour ride to reach “happily ever after” was much more fun going TOWARDS Noah’s direction than yikes…the ride home!!!
Noah is just beautiful. I love all of his blonde hair. Enjoy all of the time you have with him during this visit.
Thank you for sharing all the photos. My son just got married and also lives quite far away, so I am taking notes! He is beautiful, it’s not often you see a baby with a lot of blonde hair. Just beautiful!
Noah is soooo cute! Congratulations Smith family! I will be looking forward to many more pics posted by Grandma.